"Chepaitis is a national treasure who has yet to be recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, because a category encompassing the gonzo, musically omniverous brilliance, and beatific, introspective sensitivity of the man has yet to be invented." -Kitty Montgomery

Written to play with my wife, Swana, this is a two movement piece with different moods - the first movement is developed out of a cell of four notes (G, B, C#, F) and the second is a tribute to the great jazz violinst Joe Venuti, no improv needed. Click title to view a performance.

Paganini in the Vernacular (1995)

For Solo Violin and Orchestra (piano reduction available) - a six movement tribute to Paganini based on the 24th Caprice with a tour de force fusion of jazz elements, improv optional Cost $25 for violin solo with piano. Call or write for information about orchestral score and parts.